Inventory Control Manager

US Foods Holding - Lubbock, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Lubbock, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Inventory Control Manager at US Foods, Inc. is responsible for overseeing the inventory control staff and ensuring that all activities are completed in a timely manner, adapting to changes in labor availability and priorities. This role involves labor planning and scheduling, where the manager must effectively utilize personnel and prioritize tasks, including delegating ad hoc requests in collaboration with warehouse operations personnel. The position also emphasizes associate coaching and development, aiming to attract, develop, and lead a highly skilled and motivated team. In addition to staff management, the Inventory Control Manager will drive continuous improvement by working with cross-functional partners to identify opportunities for enhancement and to develop and implement best practices and routines. A critical aspect of this role is cross-functional collaboration, where the manager will identify and resolve root causes of inventory losses, working closely with various partners to problem-solve and implement preventive measures. The manager will also be responsible for routine inventory adjustments, collaborating with the Area Director of Finance to monitor and communicate performance metrics. This includes analyzing significant cycle count adjustments to identify root causes and communicating findings with the team. Furthermore, the role involves managing vendor packaging issues, overseeing the reclamation process, and coordinating with buyers for billback or on-site repackaging of products. The manager will also handle non-saleable inventory, ensuring timely resolution of issues related to suspense inventory, such as recalls or damages. The position requires reviewing and approving customer credit requests, determining root causes for process improvements, and ensuring compliance with SOx controls, including inventory report reviews and quarterly cycle count completion. The Inventory Control Manager will supervise a team of up to 9 employees, depending on market size and complexity, and will be eligible for wireless reimbursement based on specific criteria.

Responsibilities

• Labor planning and scheduling of inventory control staff to ensure timely completion of activities.
• Coaching and developing associates to build a highly skilled and motivated team.
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and implementing best practices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional partners to identify and resolve root causes of inventory losses.
• Monitoring and communicating performance metrics related to inventory adjustments weekly.
• Managing the reclamation process for vendor packaging issues and coordinating with buyers.
• Overseeing non-saleable inventory and ensuring timely resolution of suspense inventory issues.
• Reviewing and approving customer credit requests and determining root causes for process improvement.
• Performing SOx compliance controls, including inventory report reviews and quarterly cycle counts.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years minimum experience in inventory control or warehousing required.
• Strong understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with timekeeping, warehousing, and distribution back office systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Associates degree with management or supply chain background preferred.
• Experience in leading continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, etc.) preferred.
• Experience in foodservice distribution preferred.

Benefits

• Wireless reimbursement eligibility based on criteria.